Climate Specialist

Public Health Management Corporation; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairwold Academy, a subsidiary of Public Health Management Corporation, seeks a dedicated professional to implement safety initiatives and PBIS protocols, ensuring a positive, safe, and orderly environment for students and staff in Fort Washington, PA.

The role reports to the Director of Education and requires experience with at-risk youth, behavioral health needs, and strong de-escalation skills. Join a team focused on crisis management and student welfare.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience working with youth involved in juvenile justice, alternative education, or related at-risk populations.
• Experience with special needs populations in a school setting; understanding of emotional/behavioral disorders and mental health.

Responsibilities

• Implements school safety initiatives and protocols with law enforcement coordination.
• Oversees PBIS program operations, school Code of Conduct alignment, and student contracts.
• Facilitates Tier-level PBIS data problem-solving meetings and analyzes progress data.
• Manages School Store, events, and transportation-related duties.
• Trains staff on de-escalation protocols and supports crisis management.

Skills

De-escalation training

PBIS knowledge

Data systems

Policy adherence

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Computers and data reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

General Education Diploma or better

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Fairwold Academy
Fort Washington, PA 19034, USA

Description

PHMC is proud to be a leader in public health.

SUBSIDIARY: Fairwold Academy

JOB OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible for the implementation of interventions that develop a positive, safe, and orderly environment for the students and staff of Fairwold Academy. The position ensures processes are efficient and followed with fidelity, specific to Safe Schools initiatives, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), de-escalation and school safety programs, and crisis management. This position reports to the Director of Education.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements school safety initiatives and protocols, including, but not limited to, school safety, evacuation, fire drills, emergency drills, facilities safety, staff training, and other programs in conjunction with local law enforcement; provides efficiency reports for the Administrative Team.
• Implements the operational aspects of the school PBIS program: implements protocols in the school PBIS handbook, enforces the school Code of Conduct to reflect PBIS language and expectations, facilitates and models school-wide expectations and rewards for meaningful incentives and consequences, and manages all student contracts for all activities.
• Attends and facilitates all Tier-level PBIS data problem-solving meetings, ensures data collection is prepared for analysis, monitors student progress at each level of the intervention system.
• Ensures the smooth operation of the School Store and special events.
• Assists with the operational aspects of student discipline issues as directed by the Administrative Team
• Implements the operational aspects of the school’s transportation, including safe arrival and dismissal procedures.
• Collects incident information on school district transportation; prepares reports and advises administration.
• Maintains exceptional relationships with transportation companies, transportation staff, and parents.
• Is physically present on grounds to ensure students are safely transported home after dismissal, including when transportation issues arise. Supervises the environment for safe and orderly conduct at arrival and dismissal, lunchroom, recess, assemblies, and other activities
• Trains staff on the de-escalation protocol for the school. Other related duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of educational staff to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Excellent ability to conduct De-escalation trainings and convey content and skill assessments; provide training to the staff according to the staff development schedule.
• Demonstrated knowledge of School Wide Positive Behavior Support systems including PBIS data systems.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively influence students with behavioral and social-emotional needs.
• Demonstrated skills with computers, data systems, and electronic reports.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of experience working with youth involved in juvenile justice, alternative education, or a related field involving at-risk children, youth, or young adults.
• Experience working with a special needs population in a school setting and an understanding of emotional and behavioral disorders, mental health issues, autism, developmental delays, and intellectual disabilities.

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Verbal Communication

Advanced

Working with Children

Advanced

Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced

Effective Communication

Advanced

Critical Thinking

Advanced

Advanced

Behaviors

Preferred

Thought Provoking

: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Education

Required

General Education Diploma or better.

High School or better.

Experience

Required

1 year:

One (1) year of experience working with youth involved in juvenile justice, alternative education, or a related field involving at-risk children, youth, or young adults.

Experience working with a special needs population in a school setting and an understanding of emotional and behavioral disorders, and mental health.

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